Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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